Automation Engineer

$70 - $85 per hour

Helion

Job Description

Automation Engineers—interested in improving how a manufacturing line performs?

Helion is connecting with engineers for an upcoming on-site automation and process improvement assignment in Prince George, Virginia .

We’re looking for someone who can connect controls troubleshooting with production performance—understand the equipment, identify constraints, and help turn findings into practical improvements.

On-site: Prince George, VA

Anticipated pay: $70–$85/hour, depending on experience

Anticipated work includes:

Evaluating equipment operation, cycle times, and process flow
Identifying controls-related delays and production bottlenecks
Troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and field devices
Developing and implementing agreed controls improvements
Supporting time studies and documenting performance findings
Working with operations and maintenance to validate improvements

The strongest fit:

An automation or controls engineer with hands-on manufacturing experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to explain how a technical change affects throughput, downtime, or consistency.

Experience combining controls work with process improvement is especially valuable.

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